Historical Figures...
...more Historical Figures...
...even more Historical Figures
Connect 2!
When did it happen?
100
Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
100
Who assisted in the writing of the Declaration of Independence and advocated for French support?
Ben Franklin
100
Who wrote letters to John Adams asking for women's rights?
Abigail Adams
100
Who were two slaves that contributed to the Declaration of Independence?
Wentworth Cheswell & James Armistead
100
When did he Boston Massacre happen?
March 5, 1770
200
Who assisted in writing the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
200
Who was the commander of the continental army during the american revolution?
George Washington!
(I also would of put he was the first president of the U.S, but that would of given it away)
200
Who was tyrant king who was in power during the America Revolutionary war?
King George III
200
Who were two soldiers who joined the continental army because they were so passionate about making the Declaration of Independence?
Marquis de Lafayette & Thomas Paine
200
When did the Lexington & Concord battle happen?
April 19, 1775
300
Who was the naval commander that won the most famous naval battle of the Revolutionary war?
John Paul Jones
300
Who was the author of Common Sense a pamphlet that gave reasons for independence using common words? (He joined the continental army as well.)
Thomas Paine
300
Who was the french man who believed in the cause of independence so much that he joined the American continental army?
Marquis de Lafayette
300
Who were two historical figures that assisted in writing the Declaration of Independence?
Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson
300
When did the battle of Bunker Hill happen?
June 17, 1775
400
Who was a former slave who was killed in he Boston Massacre? (He is known for being the 1st to die in the battle of independence)
Crispus Attucks
400
Who was a women writer and poet who showed her political views on independence? (she also advised politicians.)
Mercy Otis Warren
400
Who was a member to the 1st Continental Congress and gave a famous speech "Give me liberty or give me death"?
Patrick Henry
400
Who were two commanders during the revolutionary war?
John Paul Jones & George Washington
400
When was the Olive Branch Petition signed?
July 8, 1775
500
Who was an African American teacher who signed a form in support of independence. Also served as a soldier in the American Revolution and helped in the key battle "Saratoga"?
Wentworth Cheswell
500
Who was an African american slave who served as a spy for the colonists during the revolution? (Helped in the battle of Yorktown)
James Armistead
500
Who was an organizer and leader of a secret organization- the Sons Of Liberty that attacked the British and their laws?
Samuel Adams
500
Who were two strong women that contributed to women's rights and independence?
Mercy Otis Warren & Abigail Adams
500
BONUS! When did Fort Ticonderoga get attacked?How did it help in the future?
May 10, 1775
The Americans captured a large supply of artillery that later helped them drive the British from Boston.